Below are descriptions and links to actual solar photovoltaic consulting studies performed by New Jersey Solar Consulting (client name / address removed).

Solar Financial Analysis: (Download Sample) Financials are at the heart of every solar project envisioned. Installer projections are bias.  We produce clear, unbiased, financial projections enabling confident decision making. While most installations involve outright purchase, consideration of leasing arrangements or PPA options can also be assessed.

Commercial Solar Feasibility Study:  (Download sample). This study considers pre-installation factors and yields a report. Once the site is deemed feasible, optimization issues are key. Commercial solar should yield both electric savings and positive cash flow. Cash flow requirements and break-even period are of central focus in this particular report.  You may also want to see the study outline.

PPA Proposal Review: (Download Sample). Proposals from PPA developers are not easy to understand and vary dramatically from one to the next.  Your attorney may know the legal points, but what's right, wrong, and customary is another thing.  By reviewing your PPA proposal, NJSC identifies areas of concern and makes suggestions.  Considering the 15+ year term of PPA agreements, every clause is important.

Installation Proposal Evaluation: (Download Sample). Commercial solar installation proposals vary in both approaches and cost.  They are also lengthy and technical.  Financial data is included, but based on differing assumptions between bidders.  In this sample analysis, we measured the site and created our own baseline model system against which bids are compared to identify the most cost effective proposal.

 

Solar Field for Aggregated Municipal PV Production: Installing municipal solar on many municipal buildings when your town may have a suitable field which could accommodate a large PV system would make little sense.  However, to date the New Jersey BPU does not allow aggregated production to off-set needs of separate structures.  This is changing and in time it will surely be allowed.  We can help you make your case part of a growing list of municipalities which prefer the aggregated production approach and are creating pressure for change.

Solar PPA

Third party financing structures known as the solar power purchase agreements, or PPA, account for over 60% of solar transactions in New Jersey.  Landlords enjoy a savings on their power cost by allowing a third party to utilize their rooftop or acreage. Investors or lenders benefit from federal and state level incentives which are principally tax oriented, such as system depreciation.  Developers take responsibility for transaction origination and system O&M.  While more complicated than outright purchase, advantages to each party are compelling.

Other municipal / non-profit / PPA solar consulting services can be offered depending on your specific needs and are priced accordingly.

 

Getting Started: Call us at 201-736-9388 or email to discuss your project goals. We can make installing solar PV a smooth, pleasant, and informed process.

 

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